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- Title
Microcirurgia periodontal: uma visão brasileira.
- Authors
De MENEZES, Cláudia Callegaro; KAHN, Sérgio; Coeli EGREJA, André Medina; Da Silva JUNIOR, Joel Alves; MACHADO, Walter Augusto
- Abstract
Objective This article is aimed at studying the use of the surgical microscope in periodontal plastic surgery in Brazil. Methods A bibliographical study was carried out and personal interviews conducted with 11 specialists in the field, in order to substantiate and explore the subject. Results The advantages that Microsurgery brings to the proceedings of periodontal plastic surgery and other periodontal procedures were observed, such as wound healing by first intention with minimalleast post-operativeonal discomfort, ergonomic work posture of the operator at work, bettergreater predictionvision of post-surgical results, amongst others. On the other hand, the disadvantages observed, such as the time required for training, the learning curve and the initial cost, were also considered important for the introduction of microsurgery in the dayily clinics. Conclusion Hence, it was seen that this new technology plays an important role, as it perfects clinical and surgical procedures, though thisit still remains is still to be discovered by Brazilian professionals in Brazil. When this finally occurs, however, it will greatly improve the performance of professionals and the satisfaction of patients.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; OPERATING microscopes; PERIODONTAL disease; PLASTIC surgery; MICROSURGERY; DENTISTS
- Publication
RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, 2011, Vol 59, Issue 4, p583
- ISSN
0103-6971
- Publication type
Article